My mother was right

There. It's now in print. My mother was right. Admittedly she was right about quite a few things (so far) but today I was reminded of a conversation I had with her a few months ago where I told her there was no way I was going to use the pack n play after the newborn stage because we have limited room and I didn't see the point.

So, she was right. I need it. I'll get to that, but I also want to tell you about some new flour I'm Mc Lovin right now.

Trader Joes recently started carrying White Whole Wheat flour. Now, if you've ever used whole wheat instead of white you know that it requires careful planning not to end up with a brick of dough. So I've always had to strike a delicate balance between healthy recipe and tasty food. Finally there's a whole wheat that bakes like white. I made sugar cookies with this new flour and I'm so impressed, because it really delivered exactly like it claims!
I'm glad I had my kitchen helper with me, and his trusty mini-roller!

And now I'm going to tell you how my mom was right. Jack is too old for baby gates and he plays really independently so I don't want to have to stand around and watch the boys all the time but Henry is a quick little trouble-maker. And he's very rat-like in his affinity for gnawing on and playing with power chords. Well, sometimes I need to be in another room and I don't want to have to carry Henry with me or run the risk he's going to get into some actual trouble while I don't have my eyes on him. Voila! Pack n play!

He seems pleased with his little piece of real estate.